 Didn’t always love math?  Then you have lots in common with Leigh Bortins, creator of The Math Map, CC’s developing math curriculum for families!  On this episode, listen as guests Leigh Bortins and Kirsty Gilpin share how studying math in a new way might be the key to seeing God’s riches in creation, in art, in music, in building, in literature…You’ll be encouraged by the thoughts of studying math together as a family, with purpose that goes beyond practicality

Didn’t always love math?  Then you have lots in common with Leigh Bortins, creator of The Math Map, CC’s developing math curriculum for families!  On this episode, listen as guests Leigh Bortins and Kirsty Gilpin share how studying math in a new way might be the key to seeing God’s riches in creation, in art, in music, in building, in literature…You’ll be encouraged by the thoughts of studying math together as a family, with purpose that goes beyond practicality

A Map for Math

Looking for something fun to read (or listen to) and something fun to do after reading?  Listen as Lisa shares some reasons to read stories of all kinds with your kids; this week’s read alouds include a poem, a fable, and 2 nature stories. Lisa also offers ideas on how to continue the conversation after the story is over, as well as some inspired ideas that will bring life to your storytime.

Looking for something fun to read (or listen to) and something fun to do after reading?  Listen as Lisa shares some reasons to read stories of all kinds with your kids; this week’s read alouds include a poem, a fable, and 2 nature stories. Lisa also offers ideas on how to continue the conversation after the story is over, as well as some inspired ideas that will bring life to your storytime.

Summer Book Club #5

How do you savor a story? In today’s podcast, Lisa shares some ways to appreciate and enjoy stories with your family, extending the fun and making the read-aloud experience even more memorable. Listen as she shares a poem (celebrating the vigor dads bring to story time) as well as two American Tall Tales that might inspire your family to spin a yarn or two of your own!

How do you savor a story? In today’s podcast, Lisa shares some ways to appreciate and enjoy stories with your family, extending the fun and making the read-aloud experience even more memorable. Listen as she shares a poem (celebrating the vigor dads bring to story time) as well as two American Tall Tales that might inspire your family to spin a yarn or two of your own!

Summer Book Club #4

Read Aloud time is not just for fiction; try some biographies, some poetry, a travel log, a bird watching guide…Reading starts conversations, and conversations lead to explorations and explorations create family memories!  This week we say, “Happy Birthday, America!”  Join Lisa for this All-American Read Aloud, and enjoy bringing stories to life with your family this holiday. 

Read Aloud time is not just for fiction; try some biographies, some poetry, a travel log, a bird watching guide…Reading starts conversations, and conversations lead to explorations and explorations create family memories!  This week we say, “Happy Birthday, America!”  Join Lisa for this All-American Read Aloud, and enjoy bringing stories to life with your family this holiday.

Summer Book Club #3

Ready for another story? Listen in as Lisa shares tips on making stories come alive and why you should read and listen with your children this summer. This week, listen to some tall tales of Paul Bunyan, and get some insights on his inventions and some encouragements to make some inventions of your own this summer!

Ready for another story? Listen in as Lisa shares tips on making stories come alive and why you should read and listen with your children this summer. This week, listen to some tall tales of Paul Bunyan, and get some insights on his inventions and some encouragements to make some inventions of your own this summer!

Summer Book Club #2

What’s so special about reading aloud? Whether you’re looking for reasons to read aloud this summer, or just someone else to read aloud for you, this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast will deliver! Join Lisa as she shares tips on making read alouds come to life, and enjoy a read aloud of “The Frogs and the Crane” and “Over in the Meadow”—plus some great ideas to take this selections  to the next level.

What’s so special about reading aloud? Whether you’re looking for reasons to read aloud this summer, or just someone else to read aloud for you, this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast will deliver! Join Lisa as she shares tips on making read alouds come to life, and enjoy a read aloud of “The Frogs and the Crane” and “Over in the Meadow”—plus some great ideas to take this selections  to the next level.

Summer Book Club #1

What makes Scribblers At Home:  Recipes From Lifelong Learners such a “must-have” resource?  Who might want it?  Who might benefit the most?  Why are we so excited??  Listen in as Lisa and Shelly Stockton reminisce about their early days of homeschooling and how Scribblers provides so much of what they wish they had known then.  How can this one book meet so many families where they live?

What makes Scribblers At Home:  Recipes From Lifelong Learners such a “must-have” resource?  Who might want it?  Who might benefit the most?  Why are we so excited??  Listen in as Lisa and Shelly Stockton reminisce about their early days of homeschooling and how Scribblers provides so much of what they wish they had known then.  How can this one book meet so many families where they live?

Scribblers for All of Us

If you’ve got questions about the CC Masters Program, you will find answers on this week’s podcast with Lynn Doto.  Maybe you’ve wondered how anyone could find time for extra studying; perhaps you question why you “need” a degree to validate your time spent homeschooling.  Lynn and Lisa explore the CC Masters Program with Southeastern University, answering practical “how” questions as well as bigger “why” questions.  You will come away understanding the Masters of Arts degree as a way to “love a life of learning” as well as training in loving your neighbor well.

If you’ve got questions about the CC Masters Program, you will find answers on this week’s podcast with Lynn Doto.  Maybe you’ve wondered how anyone could find time for extra studying; perhaps you question why you “need” a degree to validate your time spent homeschooling.  Lynn and Lisa explore the CC Masters Program with Southeastern University, answering practical “how” questions as well as bigger “why” questions.  You will come away understanding the Masters of Arts degree as a way to “love a life of learning” as well as training in loving your neighbor well.

Earning a Master's While Lead Learning

Join guest host Kelli Wilt as she chats with National Memory Master winner Lousana and her mother Renée Guichard. Discover the wonderful world of memory mastery and gain insights into Lousana's study techniques and her triumphs and challenges along the way. We hope this episode inspires your family to take on the challenge by shedding some light on the incredible abilities and aspirations of these exceptional students.

Join guest host Kelli Wilt as she chats with National Memory Master winner Lousana and her mother Renée Guichard. Discover the wonderful world of memory mastery and gain insights into Lousana's study techniques and her triumphs and challenges along the way. We hope this episode inspires your family to take on the challenge by shedding some light on the incredible abilities and aspirations of these exceptional students.

Journey to National Memory Master with 2023 Winner Lousana

Have you ever wished someone would come alongside you and show you some ways to make homeschooling more fun? Ways you could intentionally encourage play with a purpose? This month on the Global Homeschool Minute, we welcome Lisa Bailey to the podcast. A homeschooling veteran, Lisa shares her excitement about Classical Conversations’ newest curriculum, Scribblers @Home, which will be released this spring. This relaxed, enjoyable, at home curriculum is designed by experienced parents with a desire to share what they wish they had known when they started out. Scribblers, packed with “recipes” for parents to enrich their homeschooling, will help you create a family culture of learning. Whether you are new to homeschooling or already a seasoned Classical Conversations parent, come catch the excitement for this new curriculum!

Have you ever wished someone would come alongside you and show you some ways to make homeschooling more fun? Ways you could intentionally encourage play with a purpose? This month on the Global Homeschool Minute, we welcome Lisa Bailey to the podcast. A homeschooling veteran, Lisa shares her excitement about Classical Conversations’ newest curriculum, Scribblers @Home, which will be released this spring. This relaxed, enjoyable, at home curriculum is designed by experienced parents with a desire to share what they wish they had known when they started out. Scribblers, packed with “recipes” for parents to enrich their homeschooling, will help you create a family culture of learning. Whether you are new to homeschooling or already a seasoned Classical Conversations parent, come catch the excitement for this new curriculum!

SPECIAL EPISODE: Enriching Your Homeschooling with Global Homeschool Minute

Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We believe there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community.

I am a 8yr homeschool CC mom.  I have directed 6 years. I have loved being reminded of where we were and where we are going in CC.  The series on what’s next is perfect .  I would have loved these as I was moving up.  Keep doing it! I can not wait until you get to Challenge IV.

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Just how important is the canon of Delivery?  What are the elements that will help us move an audience?  How can we help our students overcome a possible reluctance to present?  If you’ve wondered about these questions, or even if you just want to finish out the Five Canons podcast, join Lisa Bailey, Jennifer Courtney, and Brittany Lewis as they talk about  sharpening the skills of Delivery with all our children.

Just how important is the canon of Delivery?  What are the elements that will help us move an audience?  How can we help our students overcome a possible reluctance to present?  If you’ve wondered about these questions, or even if you just want to finish out the Five Canons podcast, join Lisa Bailey, Jennifer Courtney, and Brittany Lewis as they talk about  sharpening the skills of Delivery with all our children.

EE: Five Canons of Rhetoric - Delivery

Summer Refreshment: Remembering the Heart of homeschooling is an article written by Cara McLauchlan.  We hope you enjoy the audio! Or  Read the Article here!

Summer Refreshment: Remembering the Heart of homeschooling is an article written by Cara McLauchlan.  We hope you enjoy the audio! Or <a href="https://www.classicalconversations.com/article/summer-refreshment-remembering-heart-homeschooling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the Article here!</a>

WC S1, Ep26: Remembering the Heart of Homeschooling

Grades Kindergarten through sixth grade explained within the CC Curriculum

Grades Kindergarten through sixth grade explained within the CC Curriculum

Classical Conversations' "Foundations Program" Part 1/3

Christian Paideia

This article was written by Linda Tomkinson. We hope you enjoy the article.  You can also read the article here.

This article was written by Linda Tomkinson. We hope you enjoy the article. <a href="https://www.classicalconversations.com/article/homeschool-parents-musings-what-christian-paideia-and-why-does-it-matter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You can also read the article here</a>.

WC S3, Ep2: A Homeschool Parent’s Musings: What Is Christian Paideia and Why Does It Matter?

Harness the Power of the Question is an article written by Nathan Williams. We hope you enjoy the audio.  You can read the article here.

Harness the Power of the Question is an article written by Nathan Williams. We hope you enjoy the audio. <a href="https://www.classicalconversations.com/article/harness-power-question" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You can read the article here.</a>

WC S1, Ep32: Harness the Power of the Question

On this week's episode, host Caleb Skogen sits down with Stephanie Meter and Vixie Friedman to discuss CCMM's new product Tanglewood Tales (CC Edition). What is this new product from Classical Conversations Multi Media? Why are stories important? Why are the Greek myths necessary for our children and students? We hope you enjoy the episode!

On this week's episode, host Caleb Skogen sits down with Stephanie Meter and Vixie Friedman to discuss CCMM's new product Tanglewood Tales (CC Edition). What is this new product from Classical Conversations Multi Media? Why are stories important? Why are the Greek myths necessary for our children and students? We hope you enjoy the episode!

CCMM: Tanglewood Tales & the Greek Myth

Join Jennifer Courtney and Lisa Bailey as they discuss the reasons for starting the valuable practice of reading aloud to your children. Also, get a brief glimpse of Old World Echoes, a hand-picked collection old classic tales of awe and wonder from around the world. Perfect for Cycle 2 read aloud time! Click  here to purchase at the Classical Conversations Bookstore.

Join Jennifer Courtney and Lisa Bailey as they discuss the reasons for starting the valuable practice of reading aloud to your children. Also, get a brief glimpse of Old World Echoes, a hand-picked collection old classic tales of awe and wonder from around the world. Perfect for Cycle 2 read aloud time! Click <a href="https://classicalconversationsbooks.com/collections/featured-products/products/old-world-echoes-sc200" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> to purchase at the Classical Conversations Bookstore.

Why Read Aloud to Your Children?

The Deep Connection of Reading is an article written by Cara McLauchlan.  We hope you enjoy the audio! Or  Read the Article here!

The Deep Connection of Reading is an article written by Cara McLauchlan.  We hope you enjoy the audio! Or <a href="https://www.classicalconversations.com/article/deep-connection-reading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the Article here!</a>

WC S1, Ep27: The Deep Connection of Reading

Join Jennifer Courtney, Lisa Bailey, and Jamie Hays as they discuss the valuable topic of the why and how of schedules, specifically what works and what does not.

Join Jennifer Courtney, Lisa Bailey, and Jamie Hays as they discuss the valuable topic of the why and how of schedules, specifically what works and what does not.

EE: Setting and Refining Schedules

Join Jennifer Courtney, Marc Hays, and Daniel Shirley for a discussion of David Hicks’ Norms &amp; Nobility. In this episode, the panelists tackle questions like “What is classical education? What is the purpose of education? and What is the theoretic life?” Get tips on reading and marking up your copy of the book as well as ways to apply these ideas in your own homeschool. 20% off Norms &amp; Nobility at  www.classicalconversationsbooks.com through May 31 when listeners use NORMSPOD20 at checkout.

Join Jennifer Courtney, Marc Hays, and Daniel Shirley for a discussion of David Hicks’ Norms &amp; Nobility. In this episode, the panelists tackle questions like “What is classical education? What is the purpose of education? and What is the theoretic life?” Get tips on reading and marking up your copy of the book as well as ways to apply these ideas in your own homeschool. 20% off Norms &amp; Nobility at <a href="https://classicalconversationsbooks.com/collections/parent-resources/products/3s032" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.classicalconversationsbooks.com</a> through May 31 when listeners use NORMSPOD20 at checkout.

CCMM: Norms & Nobility Chapter 1 Part 1

From One Ill-equipped Leader to Another is an article written by Jen Greenholt. We hope you enjoy the article.  You can also read the article here.

From One Ill-equipped Leader to Another is an article written by Jen Greenholt. We hope you enjoy the article. <a href="https://www.classicalconversations.com/article/one-ill-equipped-leader-another" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You can also read the article here.</a>

WC S2, Ep52: From One Ill-equipped Leader to Another

You may have noticed in Practicum this summer and throughout the Foundations Curriculum, Fifth Edition, that we are placing a renewed focus on simplicity in the Foundations years. Leigh Bortins says in her introductory letter on page three that she has the same words of advice as she did twenty years ago… Enjoy these precious years with your young children. Delight in their continual discoveries of new truths about God’s world. Praise them for working hard to memorize and recite His truths. Join the Foundations Academic Team as they walk through some pages of the Foundations Curriculum, Fifth Edition and discuss enjoying the years, delighting in discoveries, and praising students.

You may have noticed in Practicum this summer and throughout the Foundations Curriculum, Fifth Edition, that we are placing a renewed focus on simplicity in the Foundations years. Leigh Bortins says in her introductory letter on page three that she has the same words of advice as she did twenty years ago… Enjoy these precious years with your young children. Delight in their continual discoveries of new truths about God’s world. Praise them for working hard to memorize and recite His truths. Join the Foundations Academic Team as they walk through some pages of the Foundations Curriculum, Fifth Edition and discuss enjoying the years, delighting in discoveries, and praising students.

Book Club: Foundations Curriculum 5th Edition

In this Leigh@Lunch episode, Leigh sits down with Andrew Kern to discuss the Liberal Arts. We hope you enjoy this audio!

In this <a href="mailto:Leigh@Lunch">Leigh@Lunch</a> episode, Leigh sits down with Andrew Kern to discuss the Liberal Arts. We hope you enjoy this audio!

L@L: The Liberal Arts (2012)

Juggling in the Margins is an article written by Elizabeth Do. We hope you enjoy the article. You can also read the article here.

Juggling in the Margins is an article written by Elizabeth Do. We hope you enjoy the article. <a href="https://www.classicalconversations.com/article/juggling-margins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can also read the article here.</a>

WC S2, Ep53: Juggling in the Margins

Matt Bianco, Heather Shirley, and Tobin Duby sit down to talk about the importance of studying latin.

Matt Bianco, Heather Shirley, and Tobin Duby sit down to talk about the importance of studying latin.

CCMM Session 1: Why Latin?

Join host Lisa Bailey and guests Leslie Hubbard and Stephanie Meter for this Everyday Educator podcast exploring the tool of Definition. Discover just how “common” a topic definition truly IS, and how it can lead to deeper, richer explorations and conversations with your family.  These ladies give great examples of how defining a term begins the learning process, and how the student actively participates in the learning when the right questions are posed.  This first in a series on the Five Common Topics gives Everyday Educators encouragement and ideas on how to use the tool of Definition. Definitely DO try this at home!

Join host Lisa Bailey and guests Leslie Hubbard and Stephanie Meter for this Everyday Educator podcast exploring the tool of Definition. Discover just how “common” a topic definition truly IS, and how it can lead to deeper, richer explorations and conversations with your family.  These ladies give great examples of how defining a term begins the learning process, and how the student actively participates in the learning when the right questions are posed.  This first in a series on the Five Common Topics gives Everyday Educators encouragement and ideas on how to use the tool of Definition. Definitely DO try this at home!

EE: The Five Common Topics - Definition

James K.A. Smith

L@L - James K.A. Smith

We hope you enjoy this wonderful article by April Foster as she answers some questions about starting homeschool that many parents have considered and asked about.

We hope you enjoy this wonderful article by April Foster as she answers some questions about starting homeschool that many parents have considered and asked about.

WC S3, Ep18: Can I Homeschool Mid-Year?

Discovering Your Child's Heartsong is an article written by Cara McLauchlan. We hope you enjoy the article.  You can read the article here.

Discovering Your Child's Heartsong is an article written by Cara McLauchlan. We hope you enjoy the article. <a href="https://www.classicalconversations.com/article/discovering-your-childs-heartsong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You can read the article here.</a>

WC S2, Ep48: Discovering Your Child's Heartsong

Be sure to tune into this wonderful episode! Matt Bianco interviews Dr. Kopff on the Classics and Latin. Dr. Kopff has taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder since 1973. For about five of the last thirty years he has lived in Rome, Italy, teaching and studying. He is editor of a critical edition of the Greek text of Euripides' Bacchae (Teubner, 1982) and author of over 100 articles and reviews on scholarly, pedagogical and popular topics. He currently works with the Classics Department of the University of Urbino, Italy on ancient Greek lyric poetry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome and has been awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the CU Committee on Research. His book, The Devil Knows Latin: Why America Needs the Classical Tradition is widely cited in the new Classical Education movement. Dr. Kopff is the founding faculty father of the CU-Boulder Honors Journal, which is the elite undergraduate publication for the university. He is winner of the Jacob Van Ek Mentor Award, the Faculty Essay Award of the CU Graduate School Committee on the Arts and Humanities, and two-time winner of the SOAR Award (Student Organization for Alumni Relations. To win this award twice is a very exceptional accomplishment).

Be sure to tune into this wonderful episode! Matt Bianco interviews Dr. Kopff on the Classics and Latin. Dr. Kopff has taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder since 1973. For about five of the last thirty years he has lived in Rome, Italy, teaching and studying. He is editor of a critical edition of the Greek text of Euripides' Bacchae (Teubner, 1982) and author of over 100 articles and reviews on scholarly, pedagogical and popular topics. He currently works with the Classics Department of the University of Urbino, Italy on ancient Greek lyric poetry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome and has been awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the CU Committee on Research. His book, The Devil Knows Latin: Why America Needs the Classical Tradition is widely cited in the new Classical Education movement. Dr. Kopff is the founding faculty father of the CU-Boulder Honors Journal, which is the elite undergraduate publication for the university. He is winner of the Jacob Van Ek Mentor Award, the Faculty Essay Award of the CU Graduate School Committee on the Arts and Humanities, and two-time winner of the SOAR Award (Student Organization for Alumni Relations. To win this award twice is a very exceptional accomplishment).

L@L - The Classics & Latin with Dr. E. Christian Kopff

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